argumentative

 
Pronunciation: /ɑːgjʊˈmɛntətɪv/

adjective

  • 1given to arguing: an argumentative child
  • 2using or characterized by systematic reasoning: the highest standards of argumentative rigour

Derivatives

argumentatively

adverb

argumentativeness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French argumentatif, -ive or late Latin argumentativus, from argumentari 'conduct an argument'